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1) Jumanji
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Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
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The card shark's favorite-now revised and expanded with 30 percent new content, including lots more poker coverage Card games, especially poker, are more popular than ever. This fun and easy guide not only explains the rules of favorite card games-from blackjack, bridge, and gin rummy to euchre, hearts, and spades-but also maps out the strategies players need to win! For this new edition, professional card player Barry Rigal offers expanded coverage...
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You've played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began...Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the Empire of Mom's Home Office, a second great warrior sought the glory of battle. And his name was PAPER. At the same time, in the Kitchen Realm, in the tiny village of Junk Drawer, lived a third warrior. They called her SCISSORS. These three were the strongest,...
5) Pokémon
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2023.
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"Engaging images accompany information about Pokémon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
7) Game design
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[2014]
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"From simple board games to the latest in video game technology makers are hard at work designing fun new ways to play. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and and learn technical word meanings as they find out how games are designed and what makes a good game. They will also learn how to plan and create games of their own."--Publisher's web site.
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Diary of a wimpy kid volume 4
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In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video games and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas.
9) Making games
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[2021]
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"Make It! inspires readers to follow their passions. Real life examples and hands-on projects encourage readers to explore their skills and imagination"--
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Mortality doctrine volume 3
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The VirtNet has become a world of deadly consequences, and Kaine grows stronger by the day. If Kaine succeeds, it will mean worldwide cyber domination. And it looks like Michael and his friends are the only ones who can put the monster back in the box--if Michael can figure out who his friends really are.
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[2013]
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Violence in Video Games provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Discover the controversy over whether video game violence affects players and crime statistics, as well as the history of video games, ratings systems, and the First Amendment. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing...
13) Ender's game
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Once again, Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who? Ender Wiggin. Brilliant. Ruthless. Cunning. A tactical and strategic master. And a child. Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits Ender proves himself to be a genius...
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Junie B. Jones series volume 19
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When Junie B. cannot play in the school kickball tournament because of a sore toe, she brings her unique talents to the halftime show. Go Room One! It's time for the first-grade kickball tournament! Only, here's the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can't play on the team. So, now what? She definitely doesn't want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her! And she...
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Princess in Black volume 2
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Today is Princess Magnolia's birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. But just as her guests are arriving ... Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess in Black! She rushes to the goat pasture, defeats the monster, and returns to the castle before her guests discover her secret. But every time Princess Magnolia is about to open her presents, the...
18) The Eye of Minds
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"Michael is a skilled internet gamer in a world of advanced technology. When a cyber-terrorist begins to threaten players, Michael is called upon to seek him and his secret's out"--
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[2022]
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Stock up your inventory, build a base and get ready to survive the night with Minecraft: Guide to Survival—the only book you’ll need to take your survival skills to the next level. Discover how to find resources, craft equipment, protect yourself from hostile mobs and so much more. Also includes expert tips on how to survive in the Nether and the End.--Back cover
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Mr. Lemoncello's library volume 1
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Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots...